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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu differ on gas field attack; Iran fires at Israel after Netanyahu boasts of war gains

UAE authorities said they had dismantled a errorist network funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran, and arrested its members

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 7:16 am

Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels

Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.

BBC 20 Mar 2026 6:29 am

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM

The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan the next day

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 5:09 am

Trump, Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war

The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other West Asian countries

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 4:48 am

UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah

According to the state news agency, the network was involved in money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 4:48 am

Kaos Bior Accelerates Global Growth with Entry into the South Korean Market and the Launch of a Unified Global Campaign

-Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) today announced that its skincare brand Bior will accelerate its international ...

Antara News 20 Mar 2026 4:03 am

U.S. F-35 stealth fighter hit by suspected Iranian fire: reports

The United States has lost multiple aircraft during the conflict including three F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, and a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq but none that are known to have been hit by Iranian fire

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 2:08 am

Oil, power, and politics of disruption

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital artery of the global economy, triggering price increases and turmoil in energy markets; as supply shocks reshape the geopolitics of energy, countries like India, the U.S., and Russia recalibrate strategies amid shifting oil flows and rising dependence

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 11:08 pm

President Prabowo defends budget cuts to curb misuse risks

President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is cutting non-productive spending across ministries and agencies to close ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:36 pm

KCIC readies over 650,000 Whoosh train tickets for Eid holiday season

Indonesias high-speed rail operator has made 653,888 Whoosh tickets available for the Eid al-Fitr holiday ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

EU lawmakers vote to advance U.S. trade deal

Many lawmakers have complained the trade deal is one-sided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Over 1,000 MBG kitchens suspended for service improvement: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said more than 1,000 kitchens serving Indonesias Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Indonesia to keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged

The Indonesian government has reassured the public that subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged despite global oil ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 9:13 pm

Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr 2026 for March 21

Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri will fall on ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

RI Govt to set budget cuts to offset Mideast risks

Indonesias finance minister said Thursday he will set budget cut levels for ministries and agencies under a new ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 7:03 pm

Prabowo, Megawati discuss strategy, global issues

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met former president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss national ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

RI Govt pays US$1 blnin teacher allowances in Q1

Indonesia has disbursed more than Rp18 trillion (around US$1 billion) in allowances to 1.6 million public school ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 6:54 pm

Indian Courts Must Be Mindful of Judicial Limits in Electoral Matters

The Supreme Courts intervention in the West Bengal SIR dispute must not be so deep as to adversely affect the electoral process.

The Diplomat 19 Mar 2026 6:52 pm

Stray Kids x Bior UV: Anthem Film Featuring New Song Endless Sun Launches Globally on March 19 (JST)

-Bior UV, Kao Corporations sunscreen brand, will launch its global campaign SUNLIGHT IS YOUR ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 6:43 pm

Minister Abdul Mu'ti encourages students to adopt growth mindset

Indonesias Education Minister Abdul Muti urged students to adopt a growth mindset, emphasizing their ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 5:57 pm

Two killed in Xpander-bus crash on Central Java toll road

Two people died after a Mitsubishi Xpander collided with a bus on the Batang-Semarang toll road at KM 368B on Thursday, ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

Legal expert praises TNI in acid attack probe

A legal expert said Indonesias military has shown professionalism and adherence to presidential directives in ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 5:36 pm

Pertamina geothermal secures power supply for Eid surge

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk said it is maintaining reliable operations across its geothermal plants to ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 4:30 pm

Indonesia's BI bolsters defenses amid Middle East conflict

Indonesias central bank is strengthening external resilience and optimizing monetary instruments to ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 4:29 pm

Dreame Showcases AI-Powered Smart Ecosystem at AWE 2026

Global premium technology brand Dreame Technology is exhibiting its full product portfolio and over 100 ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 4:14 pm

Five Breakthrough AV Technologies: Dreame's Premium AV Brand INNIX Highlights a High-End Home Cinema Lineup

INNIX, Dreame Technology's premium home entertainment brand, showcased its latest high-end TV and home cinema ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

Indonesia's Komnas HAM to question TNI chief over acid attack case

The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) plans to question Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander General Agus ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 4:09 pm

China calls killing of Irans Larijani, leaders unacceptable

We have always opposed the use of force in international relations. The acts of killing Iranian state leaders and attacking civilian targets are even more unacceptable, Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesman said

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 4:07 pm

Healthcare technology research company, KLAS Research, reports 100% of surveyed customers would buy Vectramind Healths Firstpass platform again

Vectramind Health today announced that its AI-native patient experience and engagement platform, ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 3:41 pm

Recharge Power Enters Japan's Electricity Trading Market, Strengthening Its International Presence

Recharge Power Co., Ltd., the system-level energy storage subsidiary of J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 3:36 pm

Indonesia deploys teams to secure Eid homecoming routes nationwide

The Ministry of Public Works has taken various anticipatory measures to ensure the readiness of national and toll roads ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesia pushes innovative menus for free meal program

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana is calling for innovative menus in the Free Nutritious Meal ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

India's ceramic hub grinds to a halt as Iran war chokes gas supply

Manufacturers stopped operations after supplies of propane and natural gas reduced sharply in recent days.

BBC 19 Mar 2026 2:18 pm

Indonesia pushes full probe into acid attack on rights activist

Indonesian Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto called for a transparent, accountable, and thorough investigation ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote

The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 1:04 pm

Indonesia reopens 450 MBG kitchens in Sumatra, 117 under review

Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said 450 kitchens under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program have ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 12:54 pm

Russia-Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war: report

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 12:07 pm

Indonesia seeks to globalize Bahasa Indonesia via creative economy

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and the president's special staff sought ways to globalize the Indonesian ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 11:46 am

Toshiba Releases Photovoltaic-Output Photocoupler for Automotive Equipment

-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has launched a photovoltaic-output ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 11:28 am

Jakarta to divert traffic for Bedug Kolosal on Eid Eve

Jakartas transportation agency will divert traffic on major roads during the Jakarta Bedug Kolosal ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 11:24 am

Prabowo gathers senior journalists, experts for geopolitical talks

President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with journalists, observers, and experts from various fields at his private ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 11:16 am

Passenger found dead on bus queueing for Bali ferry at Gilimanuk Port

A female passenger was found dead aboard a bus waiting to enter Gilimanuk Port in Bali, authorities said, as ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:31 am

KontraS urges full probe into acid attack on activist

The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) called on all state institutions to thoroughly ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 10:30 am

FBI investigating whether departed U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info

It comes as the U.S. Justice Department has undertaken multiple investigations over the last year into political foes of President Donald Trump

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 9:12 am

The Next Billion Users Will Not Be Human: Menlo Security Launches Industrys First Browser Security Platform to Govern AI Agents

-Menlo Security, the leader in human and agenticBrowser Security, today announced the first Browser Security ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 8:29 am

EdgeConneX Commences Construction of 200MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus in Greater Osaka

-EdgeConneX, a pioneer in globalBuild-to-SuitandBuild-to-Densitydata center solutions, today ...

Antara News 19 Mar 2026 8:05 am

Children have borne the brunt of Israel-U.S. aggression | Data

Israel accounted for about 41% of all external attacks that ended with a child fatality, while the U.S. accounted for 21% of such attacks

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 7:06 am

U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petrleos de Venezuela S.A., or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to U.S. companies and on global markets

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 6:16 am

India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?

Indias educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.

BBC 19 Mar 2026 5:32 am

Csar Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by Csar Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 5:15 am

FBI on hunt for Indian national in mail and wire fraud conspiracy

In a post on X, the FBI said Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, would be about 35 and is believed to be residing or travelling between Illinois and Pennsylvania

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 5:15 am

Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants, Army says

The militants, suspected members of Boko Haram or the Islamic State West Africa Province, were supported by multiple armed drones when they attacked the base in Mallam Fatori in the State of Borno

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 5:13 am

QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' after missile attacks on Ras Laffan industrial city

Qatar condemned in a statement the attack saying that it represents a direct threat to its national security

The Hindu 19 Mar 2026 1:07 am

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

Pakistans Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the government agreed to a halt to its operations from March 19 to March 23 in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 11:15 pm

Minister calls for making Nyepi an opportunity to maintain harmony

Indonesias Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar called on citizens to use Nyepi, the Balinese Day of ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

BPKN warns against fuel oil panic buying ahead of Eid

Indonesias consumer protection agency (BPKN)on Wednesday urged the public not to engage in panic buying of ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Nyepi Day momentum for correctional guidance over punishment: Minister

Indonesias corrections ministry linked the values of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, to its ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Indonesias energy gambit: Orchestrating a shift amid global turmoil

As the night sky over the Middle East ignites with the tracers of an escalating conflict involving the United States, ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 8:17 pm

About 121,000 Whoosh train tickets sold for Eid holiday season: KCIC

Around 121,000 tickets for the Whoosh high-speed train have been sold for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday season, ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 8:08 pm

Supporting safe and convenient Eid homecoming

As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Indonesians are starting their annual homecoming tradition, known as ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 7:54 pm

Indonesia to build over 2,000 homes for tribal chief in Highland Papua

Indonesia's Housing and Settlements Ministry will help develop thousands of homes for tribal chiefs and residents ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 7:46 pm

Minister calls for zero waste, zero accident in national parks

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni met with all national parks and nature tourism parks to ensure readiness for the Eid ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

The India-US Interim Trade Deal and New Tariffs

Insights from Pratik Dattani.

The Diplomat 18 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

The Executive Centre (TEC) Advances Digital Transformation in Real Estate with AI Agent Integration

HongKong(ANTARA/ACN Newswire) The real estate sector that is largely relationship-driven, ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 7:05 pm

The Kabul Hospital Strike and the Escalation Logic Driving Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict

The destruction of a rehabilitation hospital is difficult to reconcile with a strategy aimed at neutralizing militants.

The Diplomat 18 Mar 2026 6:04 pm

Minister calls for tourism reform to mitigate global crisis impact

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto underscored that Indonesia needs to immediately reform ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 5:44 pm

Indonesia's Red Cross weighs medical aid for Iran

Indonesias Red Cross is considering sending medical aid to Iran following a request from Tehran, as concerns ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:27 pm

Health facilities in Bali to remain operational during Nyepi Day

All health facilities across Bali will remain open for 24 hours during Nyepi Day, ensuring uninterrupted medical ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:18 pm

Ministry sends off disability-friendly free homecoming trips

The Transportation Ministry launched the departure of child- and disability-friendly homecoming participants from ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:12 pm

BCF creative fest as space for local economy, brand growth: Minister

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya said the Banten Creative Fest (BCF) Ramadan 2026 serves as a space for ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:10 pm

TNI officers arrested over suspected acid attack on rights activist

The Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) have arrested four personnel for their suspected involvement in an acid attack ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 3:57 pm

National one-way traffic starts from Cikampek to Semarang

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi officially opened the national one-way traffic system on the Trans Java Toll ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 3:44 pm

Indonesia's fishery exports reach US$983 million as of March 2026

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries recorded that Indonesia's fishery exports from the beginning of the ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 3:01 pm

Helicopter crashes while landing in Eastern Nepal while landing, one injured

The helicopter of Air Dynasty crashed while landing in Khotang District of Eastern Nepal while landing on a field, officials confirmed

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesia secures energy supplies amid Hormuz Strait volatility

Indonesias energy supplies remain secure despite global geopolitical volatility, Minister of Energy and ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 12:54 pm

Platform X sets minimum age at 16 in Indonesia to comply with PP Tunas

Digital platform X has set its minimum user age in Indonesia to 16 years old, aligning with Government Regulation No. ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 12:28 pm

One dead, another wounded in shooting at U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico

Security officials confirmed the base is safe and the lockdown was lifted

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 10:12 am

China, US hold talks on economic, trade issues

The Chinese and US delegations held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges and consultations here from Sunday to ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 10:07 am

Bali authorities detain three foreign nationals over porn video case

Authorities in Bali detained three foreign nationals accused of producing pornographic videos as they attempted to ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:40 am

Indonesia halts troops deployment to Gaza amid regional tensions

Indonesia has suspended the deployment of 8,000 peacekeeping troops to Gaza due to escalating conflicts in the Middle ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:30 am

Wintermar Reports Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

Wintermars Operating Profit for FY2025 jumped by 31% YOY to US$23.3 million, reflecting margin expansion ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:14 am

FILMART and EntertainmentPulse 2026 open today

The 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:12 am

Indonesia's PT KAI sells 734,000 train tickets during Eid travel rush

Indonesias state railway operator PT KAI sold more than 734,000 long-distance train tickets during the Eid ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 9:01 am

Early indications show Israel tank fire hit U.N. Lebanon base, Ghanaian peacekeepers wounded

UNIFIL faces increased risks amid Israeli-Hezbollah tensions; Mission fired on sporadically in recent months

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 8:09 am

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

With Indias semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

BBC 18 Mar 2026 6:00 am

U.N. says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive

The United Nations said in a report covering 12 months to October 31, 2025, that Israel had accelerated the annexation of large parts of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 5:09 am

U.S. encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say

Despite historic enmity towards Hezbollah and Tehran - both fought alongside Bashar al-Assad during Syrias 2011-24 civil war - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved cautiously since U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on February 28

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:59 am

KIOXIA Achieves 4.8 Billion High-Dimensional Vector Search Database on a Single Server, with 7.8x Index Build Time Acceleration via GPUs

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced the successful demonstration of achieving high-dimensional vector search ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:42 am

Kioxia Announces New SSD Model Optimized for AI GPU-Initiated Workloads

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced the development of its Super High IOPS SSD, a new type of SSD enabling the GPU ...

Antara News 18 Mar 2026 4:28 am